Study/Discussion Series on Tibetan Buddhism

Albuquerque KTC's dicussion series is based on a curriculum designed by The Dzogchen Ponlob Rinpoche for use by the KTCs in North America, using a supplemental reading list prepared by Khenpo Ugyen Tenzin, who teaches at our home center, Karma Triyana Dharmachakra. The curriculum covers all aspects of Buddhist thought, from the life and earliest teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha, through teachings on emptiness and Buddha Nature in Indian Mahayana (“great vehicle”) Buddhism, to a general introduction of the Vajrayana (the “indestructable vehicle” of Tibetan Buddhism) from the viewpoint of the Karma Kagyu Lineage. Being primarily concerned with Buddhist practice rather than abstract thought, the curriculum concentrates on how these teachings arise out of and support our meditation practice, and how we can integrate them into our everyday lives.



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	The true realization of mind, the all-pervasive identity of the definitive secret, Is difficult to realize through other long-lasting paths; Yet, you reveal it effortlessly, like pointing to it with your finger — To the illustrious Gampopa and the masters of the Practice Lineage, I bow down. — Dakpo Tashi Namgyal Study/Discussion Series: The Three Vehicles of Buddhist Practice Albuquerque KTC's dicussion series is based on a curriculum designed by The Dzogchen Ponlob Rinpoche for use by the KTCs in North America, using a supplemental reading list prepared by Khenpo Ugyen Tenzin, who teaches at our home center, Karma Triyana Dharmachakra. The curriculum covers all aspects of Buddhist thought, from the life and earliest teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha, through teachings on emptiness and Buddha Nature in Indian Mahayana (“great vehicle”) Buddhism, to a general introduction of the Vajrayana (the “indestructable vehicle” of Tibetan Buddhism) from the viewpoint of the Karma Kagyu Lineage. Being primarily concerned with Buddhist practice rather than abstract thought, the curriculum concentrates on how these teachings arise out of and support our meditation practice, and how we can integrate them into our everyday lives. The reading list below was prepared as a list of supplemental readings for discussion series. It contains books and other materials used in the discussion sessions and other basic reference works, and represents reputable sources recommended by Tibetan teachers that go beyond much of the introductory literature on Buddhism frequently used in the West. Suggested Readings The Awakened One: A Life of Buddha, Sherab chodzin Kohn Benevolent Mind, Traleg Rinpoche Creation and Completion, Jamgon Kongtrul, tr. Sarah Harding The Development of Buddhism in India, Thrangu Rinpoche Dharma Paths, Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche The Essence of Buddhism, Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche The Five Buddha Families, Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche (KTD transcript) Four Foundations of Buddhist Practice, Thrangu Rinpoche Gateway to Knowledge, Vols. I-III, Mipham Rinpoche Ground, Path and Fruition, Tai Situ Rinpoche The Heart of Mindfulness: Teachings on Shamata Meditation, Khenpo Karthar (KTD transcript) The History of the Sixteen Karmapas of Tibet, Karma Thinley Inseparability of the Three Yanas, Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche Jewel Ornament of Liberation, Je Gampopa, tr. Khenpo Konchok Gyaltsen Journey without Goal, Chögyam Trungpa The Kagyu Lineage, Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche (KTD transcript) The Life of Milarepa, tr. Lobsang P. Lhalungpa Life and Teachings of Gampopa, Thrangu Rinpoche The Life and Teaching of Naropa, tr. Herbert V. Guenther The Life of Marpa, Tsang Nyon Heruka, tr. the Nalanda Translation Committee Life of Tilopa and the Ganges Mahamudra, Thrangu Rinpoche Living in Compassion, Bardor Tulku Rinpoche Ngondro Commentary, Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche (KTD transcript) The Practice of Loving-Kindness and Compassion, Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche (KTD transcript) The Practice of Tranquility and Insight, Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche The Profound Wisdom of the Heart Sutra, Bokar Rinpoche Progressive Stages of Meditation on Emptiness, Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche Ri-Me Philosophy of Jamgon Kongtrul the Great: A study of the Buddhist Lineages of Tibet, Ringu Tulku Seven Points of Mind Training, Thrangu Rinpoche The Small Golden Key, Thinley Norbu Taking Refuge, Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche The Teacher-Student Relationship, Jamgon Kongtrul the Great, tr. Ron Garry A Teaching on Interdependence and Emptiness, Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva, Ngulchu Thogme, tr. Michele Martin The Tibetan Vinaya: Guide to Buddhist Conduct, Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche Torch of Certainty, Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye Training the Mind, Chögyam Trungpa Transcending Ego: Distinguishing Consciousness from Wisdom, Thrangu Rinpoche Treasury of Knowledge: Buddhist Ethics, Jamgon Kongtrul Treasury of Knowledge: Frameworks of Buddhist Philosophy, Jamgon Kongtrul The Twelve Links of Interdependent Origination, Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche The Two Accumulations—Merit and Wisdom, Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche (KTD transcript) The Two Truths, Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche Vipasyana Teaching, Khenpo Karthar RInpoche (KTD transcript)